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One In Four Need Food Assistance

One In Four Need Food Assistance

Blurb:ONE in four people in The Bahamas are receiving food assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Food Distribution Task Force.

Nearly 140,000 people assisted with emergency food aid

Nearly 140,000 people assisted with emergency food aid

Blurb:NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A total of 137,350 people received emergency food supplies in April and May through the government’s food distribution plan and networks at a cost of more than $2 million, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.